Laser setup in the Institute of Optics and Quantum Electronics.

Vision and mission

We are following the vision of positioning ACP as one of the leading European centers for research and education in optics, photonics and quantum science, as well as in the development and transfer of optical and quantum technology.
Laser setup in the Institute of Optics and Quantum Electronics.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

Mission statement

Front facet of the ACP research building.

Front facet of the ACP research building.

Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Our main mission is to promote top-notch interdisciplinary research and education, carried out jointly by scientists from different disciplines, areas, ranging from physics, physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, material science to medical sciences.

Board of Directors of the Abbe Center of Photonics

Vision statement

This image was created by the artificial intelligence DallE-2 by prompting it with “quantum computer, bauhaus”.

This image was created by the artificial intelligence DallE-2 by prompting it with “quantum computer, bauhaus”.

Picture: Martin Gärttner, FSU Jena.

We are following the vision of positioning ACP as one of the leading European centers for research and education in optics, photonics and quantum science. Further, together with Jena’s high-tech industry, we are contributing sustainably to the development and transfer of optical and quantum technology.

Board of Directors of the Abbe Center of Photonics